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The free trial is your product's audition, the point of transition for people to move from an acquisition channel—content, paid advertising, word-of-mouth, etc.—to actual usage. This is the key timeframe to set people up for success. Don't expect users to get excited for a product experience they'll enjoy only after they start paying. So who handles the transition before and after signup for your SaaS users? Does the focus go from marketing to onboarding the moment that a customer enters a credit card? Many companies approach "activation" without actively managing this transition, assigning different teams to each period and breaking apart what should be a cohesive experience. The problem with this discrete approach is twofold: the customer experience begins well before people even think about paying money, and marketing extends far beyond the day of signup. Customers don't see this as separate phases though, as they're rooted in their own context, goals, and whatever else is going on in their life along this continuum of time. Often, SaaS companies can focus more energy on aligning their perceived experience with the customer's actual experience. The most important place for this recalibration to take place is the free trial.
Trials vary from one product to the next when it comes to time spans, sales processes, user communication, and product onboarding efforts. Whether you ask for a credit card upfront or offer seven days instead of thirty, and how you design the user experience within that time — it matters. The free trial is a leading indicator of the product experience.
If the buyer isn't the user, then a high-touch approach could be a good strategy. If the buyer and the user are the same, it's probably not a good long-term bet. And if the buyer needs to get wider buy-in from their team, you'll need them to become evangelists for your product and your brand. When you're dealing with a variety of people along the way, they'll need more time to try out your product. For example: developers, marketers, product people, and management may be involved at various points of deciding to set up, purchase, and use Customer.io. There's no way to get buy-in and kick the tires enough for a fair evaluation in seven days. Thirty days provides a reasonable working period in which a lot needs to happen, while still injecting some sense of purchasing urgency. There's no magic answer for what will work for your SaaS product or your particular customers. Conversion rates and sales velocity will rely on a combination of how your customers behave and how you've designed the free trial experience. Here's a look at how different trial length periods affect that user experience.
In each case, the average user isn't going to need that much time to decide if the service is right for them. The company can explain features and benefits, help make connections with friends, and show off recommendations. Most importantly, seven days is just enough time to get a trial user to accomplish one key action—sometimes, that's all you need to hook someone for the long run. Spotify, for example, aims to get its users to build a playlist. Playlists are extremely important in the music-streaming arena because switching between services like Apple Music, Tidal, and Soundcloud is otherwise frictionless. Your playlists, however, live on a specific platform. Getting users to see the value in Spotify's playlists is key to building a sense of attachment. For a social app, that one key task might be adding contacts. For a productivity app, it could mean checking off three to-do items. Whatever you choose, it should engage users with the core functionality of your product—and ideally, provide value that persuades them to stick around for longer. The short amount of time in the 7-day trial, combined with B2C volume of signups, is actually a useful constraint. Marketing and product teams are forced to focus on engagement and introduce the user to a great product experience.
14-day trial, expires without CC. This approach works for both consumer and business applications to illustrate use cases, use engagement to collect data, and impact conversion via messaging that leans on specific calls to action, as opposed to information and recommendations.
14-day trial, CC required upfront. Companies that require a credit card upfront assume their users are already highly motivated. It's a bit unfair to call these trials "free", but users still have an opportunity to cancel without getting charged. With more of a conversion happening on day zero to get the credit card in the first place, the entire trial experience focuses on onboarding as opposed to selling.
14-day trial, then freemium. While this is a comfortable approach for both parties, when a team knows that trial users will be relegated to freemium users without a conversion, there's less incentive to get them successful during the trial. Campaigns often lean on retention messaging to try to get inactive users going again.
Freemium, offer 14-day trial of premium, no CC required. There's no built-in urgency in a freemium plan, and offers to upgrade are typically based on unlocking new features or accessing more of something (unlimited reports vs. five per month).
This approach opens the door to interesting behavioral messaging opportunities. When a user hits the monthly quota or tries to advanced features, you can ask them to upgrade. Done well, this is a win-win. Done poorly, it creates a situation where users can't stand your constant calls to upgrade.
Freemium, offer 14-day trial of premium with CC required. The credit card makes all the difference. For consumer apps, this is typically a tough sell unless the premium version is big step up from the free version. For business apps, it's likely a matter of ROI. If the user is getting value but maxes out their monthly quota, it won't be hard to get the boss's credit card.
The path you pave for a simple two-week timeframe makes a huge difference in the user experience. Choose an approach that provides your users with value rather than constant requests to upgrade. It's okay to take a longer-term approach even with short trial periods when you have a good messaging strategy in place.
Many B2B applications use a 30-day trial since these tools tend to be more expensive and complex, require more organizational buy-in from customers, and involve testing and migration. Again, there are myriad combinations of asking for credit cards upfront or later on, letting people continue with a free account after a trial ends, etc. All of the same questions that you'd ask yourself about 14-day trial apply here too. The biggest difference is that a 30-day time period provides a larger window of opportunity to sales and service models.
The self-serve model is appealing since it forces SaaS companies to build tools that are truly self-explanatory and limit the amount of manual work needed to close a sale. In an efficient world, everything is automated. The problem is that most SaaS tools aren't truly self-explanatory and require robust help documentation and lifecycle messaging to onboard trial users.
As Andreessen Horowitz partner Mark Cranney argues, sales teams are necessary to drive growth with large customers. "Even with early viral growth, SaaS products don't sell themselves," Cranney writes. "Selling an enterprise-wide deal is a lot like getting a bill passed in Congress." Thirty days is long enough to launch a multi-channel effort aimed at conversion. This can be good or bad for users, depending on the tone and volume of outreach. Cranney explains that a sales rep's role is to understand before being understood. Getting a handle on why the user signed up for a free trial in the first place, then connecting the dots to the features that can help actually makes for a great user experience. Sales shouldn't be about selling and sales teams per se—it's a blend of customer service, account management, and technical support. Done well, it can increase conversions, drive land-and-expand efforts, and build meaningful personal relationships with customers.
It took us six years to launch a free plan at Wistia. We had early customers who started off paying $50 a month, and were eventually paying more than $1,000 a month. That proved to us that once we got people to sign up, they'd be hooked. By the time we released the free plan, we felt really confident that it was the right choice.
Wistia found that experiencing the features that set their product apart from competitors like YouTube is the key to unlocking growth. That may not be true for every company, so it's worth investing the time to understand what exactly makes customers tick.
There are plenty of opinions, approaches, examples, and counterexamples for how to structure a free trial. Close.io CEO Steli Efti recommends a 14-day trial as optimal for most B2B SaaS products. The folks at Madkudu found that 50% of SaaS conversions happens after the trial ends, regardless of length, when they looked at a small sample of companies. Appcues found that putting up a paywall at the 30-day mark and offering trial extensions sped up their sales by 68% while ProdPad sees great success in their magically extending free trial. It's no surprise that growth expert Lincoln Murphy calls free trial length an "external-facing marketing gimmick." The best free trial length, according to Murphy, "is what's best for your current situation." And there are two sides to every trial situation you build: what the customer encounters for a period of time and your job in making good stuff happen for them during that encounter.


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Is hot asphalt really dangerous to pets?
Asphalt can get very hot in the sun and burn your pet's paws.
Dogs seem so sturdy and it's easy to assume they're more resistant to the elements than we humans are. By now, most people know not to leave their dog in the car on a sunshiny day and to be alert for signs of heat stroke, but it's easy to forget about the pavement.
Asphalt in the sun gets extremely hot and can give burns that must be treated by a veterinarian.
Put the back of your hand on the pavement. If you can't keep it there for at least five seconds, it's too hot for your pet to walk on.
On hot days, try to plan so you walk your dog in the morning or evening when the pavement is cooler. Or stay on grass, and limit the outside time.
If there are no other alternatives to walking on the asphalt, there are special dog booties that can protect the sensitive paws from heat.


January 18, 2012 | SBTech is very proud to announce its first mobile betting platform, designed specifically for leading smart phones and tablet devices. The new, innovative and cutting edge HTML5 platform includes full banking and cashier functionality and various personalization elements, which allow operators to interact with their players effectively. The overall gaming experience is further enhanced with quick navigation and smart search functionality.
The application was also designed to comply with strict regulatory guidelines including the use of GPS location to ensure players are wagering from an authorised location.
SBTECH will be demonstrating their mobile betting platform at ICE at London's Earl's Court on January 24th – 26th.


Looking for a fun time this Tuesday night?! Then head on over to The Nodding Donkey Greenville Ave. for a rousing evening of Tuesday Trivia.
If you know more than you should about Star Wars, or can name every country and its capital city, then this may be the game for you. It's the game of absurd trivia that will have everyone rolling with laughter and engaged. Bonus – the more drinks you have, the more fun it is!
Gather up a group of your smartest, coolest friends and form a team at The Donkey. But remember to chose wisely. Friends don't let friends play with dumb people.
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Game time is 8pm so be ready! Trivia ranges from silly to downright absurd, so you're sure to get a laugh or two. It's just pure fun.
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No Rain On The New Dawn Picnic Parade
The rain stayed away and it was all systems go! on Friday afternoon for the New Dawn picnic and end-of-year social gathering at Marks Park Sports Club in Emmarentia.
This was a last-minute change last Thursday when it seemed that there would almost certainly be rain on Friday afternoon and evening. George Hay Park would not have afforded us any undercover facilities if the forecasters were right.
They weren't, but Marks Park, where we've been having our annual Festive Dinner over the past few years, came to the party and offered us their verandah, bar facilities and lawn free of charge.
Picnic in the park. The scene from the lawn, looking towards the main building at Marks Park
We managed to raise R20 000, not bad in a year where significant fundraising has proved almost impossible. This is thanks to some generous donations, even from members who could not make it for various reasons.
The money goes to the Donate-a-Loo's toilet installation at the Reamogetswe Crèche in Diepsloot.
Some of the WhatsApp messages after the picnic
The evening was rated a success by everyone and by the time we left shortly after nightfall, the rain had still stayed away. Marks Park will definitely see us again. We numbered almost 40 people including guests and, I'm afraid to say those of you who couldn't make it missed out on a very pleasant and relaxing evening.
The new loos at the crèche in Soweto
Richard Jones, our minstrel from the Christmas Dinner last year, was in his element and played songs that all of us recognise. Richard complained about the acoustics in the bowling club hall last year, but had no problem making himself heard this year and added immensely to the relaxed atmosphere.
Carin Holmes came to greet before leaving for Lusaka. Here she is with Dave Marshall and Joan Donet
As has become a habit of New Dawn, a number of guests had their arm twisted to take time over the summer break to think about joining the club.
If there had been a competition for the best picnic basket, Carol Stier would've won hands down. She
shared it with Melanie Walker and Shannon Ludbrook
The raffle prize was won by Errol Burman. Here he is with President Ian Widdop and Joan Donet
The raffle, for the hamper donated by Carol and Linda Vink, and for which most tickets were sold on the day, netted R3600, not bad for these difficult times. The Thrupps hamper proved to be a popular drawcard and we even managed to get some of the bar regulars to have a try at winning it. Errol Burman ended up with the right number.
Ronnie Kasrils, Amina Frense and their guests, Faith Isiakpere, Shaaista Bulbulia and her mother, Firdoze,
chose to sit at a table on the verandah
One of the plus points of the venue was that you felt part of the same group whether you sat on the lawn or stayed at one of the tables on the verandah. Amina Frense, new member Ronnie Kasrils and their guests, the movie personality Firdoze Bulbulia, Shaaista Bulbulia and Faith Isiakpere, were amongst those who stayed upstairs.
Robin Widdop with their new dog Duffy, Ian Widdop, Hannah Botha and Dave Marshall enjoyed the lawn
Firdoze is one of those who will be spending the holiday deciding whether to join New Dawn, as were the Nagy guests Nick and Marnie Vujovic, who both stated that they are definitely in, as well as Wendy Challis, Helene's guest.
Helene Bramwell with Wendy Challis, Adele Dabbs and Debbi Burman
Lucille Blumberg made a cameo appearance. Here she is with Amina Frense, Graham Donet and Carol Stier
The picnic followed on from the meeting last week where Gavin Atkins was inducted into the club, keeping our numbers on 38 with Carin Holmes leaving as an active member.
At the meeting it was announced that Julian Nagy has agreed to make himself available as president for the Rotary year starting on 1 July 2021.
Julian Nagy announcing the names on his new-look board for 2021/2022
Julian announced a new-look board for his year at the helm. Llewellyn Leonard will act as president-elect, Karlien Kruger will be his secretary, with Joan Donet remaining as executive secretary for the website access it grants. Hannes Dressler, a CA and former treasurer of the Rotary Club of Moscow, will be treasurer and Dave Marshall will take over as Foundation officer.
Carl Chemaly has agreed to take over the membership portfolio. Gavin Atkins will be the projects head.
Gavin Atkins being inducted, with Karlien Kruger and president Ian Widdop
Gavin, a project manager by trade, was inducted into the club as the latest member. The charge was read out by Karlien Kruger, who brought him to New Dawn
Julian said he wants to involve as many members as possible more directly in the running of the club.
Remember that there will be a last meeting of the year this coming Wednesday. The first meeting in the new year will be on Wednesday, 13 January. This is my last blog of the year.
Have a great festive season and stay safe.
A Final Thought for the Year: Laughter is the sensation of feeling good all over and showing it principally in one place. - Josh Billings (1818 - 1885)

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COVID-19: An Interview with ASCA CEO Bill Prentice
What is ASCA's position on ASCs remaining open during the COVID-19 pandemic?
With growing concern that US hospitals could be easily overwhelmed by a surging number of infected patients, ASCA believes that ASCs can and should play a critical role in helping to manage the COVID-19 response in the US. Further, a consensus statement prepared by clinical experts from within the ASC community and issued on March 16 states that ASCs can continue to provide safe surgical care to patients whose condition cannot wait until hospitals return to normal operations. The complete statement is available on ASCA's website at www.ascassociation.org/covid-19-statement.
ASCA also issued additional guidance for ASCs on necessary surgeries on March 18, 2020.
What limitations should ASCs consider when scheduling surgeries and staffing their facility?
As this rapidly evolving situation continues to unfold, ASCs should remember to make the safety of patients and staff their top priority. Recommendations shared in the consensus statement ASCA issued on March 16 include
implementing a rigorous screening for patients and visitors,
maintaining a safe environment that conforms to social distancing recommendations,
carefully implementing the cleaning guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
collaborating with hospitals and health systems to coordinate care and the distribution of equipment and supplies, such as surgical masks, and
recognizing that each patient encounter is different and decisions regarding care need to be made jointly by the physician and the patient.
Where can ASCs find the most reliable and valuable resources to help them navigate the COVID-19 crisis?
ASCA has created a special resource center that is publicly available on our website at www.ascassociation.org/covid-19 to help ASCs and others get answers to their questions about the spread of COVID-19 and response efforts in the US. We will update it regularly and post new announcements to that site as they become available.
Will ASCs be asked to change the procedures they are already doing or expected to change the way they operate in some way?
At this time, no one is contemplating asking ASCs to offer services or perform procedures beyond those they already provide. However, If the COVID-19 pandemic creates undue strain on the US healthcare system, ASCs would work with federal and state regulatory officials to respond in any manner necessary as long as patient safety is assured.
What guidance is ASCA giving regarding the kinds of procedures that should be postponed and those that can appropriately go forward?
ASCA believes that ASCs can continue to safely serve appropriate patients who need surgery, but that ASCs should reschedule procedures that can be safely postponed. We believe the best way to minimize potential risks to patients is for these decisions to continue to be made by physicians in consultation with patients and their families.
In addition, ASCs should develop explicit controls on how to manage the infection risks of all non-patient visitors (patient caregivers, vendors, contractors, etc.) who come into the ASC. (For more information see below.)
Is there any additional guidance for either infection control or virus mitigation measures?
Both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) have excellent web pages that provide the latest, up-to-date guidance on infection control and measures for mitigating the spread of the virus.
The links are as follows:
www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/hcp/index.html
apic.org/covid19
Will ASCs be eligible for direct government relief under the aid packages now under consideration in Congress?
Congress is considering a number of aid and relief measures, including direct compensation for small and medium-sized businesses that are forced to close or experience losses due to virus-related mitigation measures. At ASCA we take the position that most ASCs should be included in any definition of a small or medium-sized business. We are monitoring these negotiations closely and using all our government affairs resources to make our representatives aware of our position with respect to making ASCs eligible for potential relief. We will continue to provide updates and additional information as it becomes available.
Will the ASCA 2020 Conference & Expo, scheduled for May 13–16, 2020, in Orlando, be cancelled?
Currently, the CDC recommendation on suspending large gatherings ends just prior to the meeting. At the same time, we are fully aware that rapidly changing circumstances could alter that recommendation, and we are in regular communication with the hotel, vendors, exhibitors and others about potential contingency planning. Our target date for making a final decision is on or about April 1, 2020.


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Keshet Edges Out Rival Broadcaster Reshet
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It took Keshet 24 years on Israeli airwaves to earn its own 24/7 channel, and it took Keshet CEO Avi Nir an additional 100 days after its move to finally breathe a sigh of relief.
On Nov. 1, in one of the biggest-ever shakeups of Israeli television history, Keshet and its fellow concessionaire Reshet began operating their own separate 24/7 channels after years of sharing airtime on Israel's Channel 2.
To international bystanders, Keshet, competing against its rival in every time slot for the first time in its history, should have had nothing to sweat. The company has phenomenal global clout, a wide-ranging catalog of formats and a much-discussed reputation for playing the odds and winning. On the global stage, Keshet may be a triumphant David, but in Israel it is a much-revered Goliath. The stakes, this time around, were different.
Keshet and Reshet both have blockbusters on Israeli TV. Keshet has garnered cult followings at home for "Hatufim" ("Prisoners of War," the predecessor to "Homeland"), spy thriller "Kfulim" ("False Flag"), which was purchased for global audiences by Fox Intl. and streamed on Hulu for viewers in the U.S.; for its interactive, fourth-wall-busting singing competition "HaKochav HaBa" ("Rising Star" on ABC in the U.S. and in more than a dozen other countries) and "Eretz Nehederet," its scathing, "Saturday Night Live"-esque sketch comedy show.
But where Keshet has cornered the market on content with an edge, it's Reshet that owns the blockbusters. Israel's versions of "The Amazing Race," "X Factor," "Survivor," "The Voice" and "Big Brother" are all Reshet's domains. Nir, who is notorious for refusing to even acknowledge his laurels, says for three months he was concerned Keshet would suffer when pitted against traditional crowd-pleasers, but he also couldn't turn down the challenge.
"We looked at the move both with anxiety but also as a great opportunity, because it demanded of us that we compete with our own content," Nir says. "And for us it wasn't just about competing and prevailing in the ratings, but also, would we come up at the end of the day with something new? Would we break new ground? Winning the ratings is nice, but this question is the Keshet ethos."
He wanted to make sure his content stayed as sharp as ever, and that he didn't take any shortcuts. So he put "Rising Star" on the air opposite "X Factor," and then he waited.
"It was very challenging knowing that our own 'Rising Star' would face one of the biggest formats in the world, which is 'X-Factor,'" he says. "But you can see the results in the rating charts. They are overwhelming and they speak for themselves. We believed in the show, and it turns out it's having one of its best seasons ever."
Surveys and ratings were released 100 days after the move.
Keshet's new home on Channel 12 led the market share in every way possible: commercially, on primetime, in the news, on late night, on Fridays, on the top 10 shows, and in every single slot from noon to 2 am. Keshet led the primetime average by 20-23, with a 14% lead over Reshet's Channel 11 and 119% over Channel 10, the only other major competitor. Broadcast viewership share was up, reaching 56.2%, an all-time high.
To Nir's surprise — if no one else's — Keshet had done what it does best: win.
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Project Horror Nerd Episode 2: Destinie Orndoff
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Indiegogo Campaign Launched For Upcoming Indie Horror Film 'Red Eye'
Hollywood may have the money to make over-the-top horror films that entertain the masses, but they lack the passion it takes to make a horror film that really grabs the audience; this is where independent horror comes into play. The dynamic duo of Tristan Clay (Karma) and Destinie Orndoff have combined their love of horror to write the upcoming film Red Eye.
Red Eye will be directed by Tristan Clay and is set to star Destinie Orndoff (this will be her first film), Jessica Cameron (Save Yourself), Heather Dorff (Truth or Dare), Michael Taylor Pritt (Fun Time) and Scott King.
As equally impressive as the cast listing is the story line of the film. Red Eye follows a group of friends trekking through the woods of Black Creek, West Virginia in search of a local legend- Red Eye. It may sound like the makings of a found-footage film, but director Tristan Clay ensures that it will NOT be.
Like many indie horror projects, the crew of Red Eye need your help to put the film and Destinie's bloodcurdling scream on the screen. Deranged Minds Entertainment has launched and Indiegogo campaign to help fund the production of the film and everything that goes into it (wardrobe, cast, crew etc.). The campaign has only been live for a few short hours and has already brought in $180 of their $10,500 goal.
Like all other crowdfunding campaigns, you will receive a perk for your contribution to the film. The perks for the Red Eye campaign range from a social media thank you to a t-shirts, copy of the soundtrack (featuring all of the final screams of the victims), a signed copy of the DVD all the way to an IMDB producer credit (which will also appear in the credits of the film). Donation amounts range from $5 to $1,500. Deranged Minds Entertainment has a time frame of 1 month to reach their goal ($10,500).
Everyone knows that times are tough, if you cannot contribute financially, be sure to pass the campaign information around. Every little bit counts (including shares and likes). Below are the links to the Red Eye Indiegogo as well as where you can find the film on social media, but before you start clicking or you need a bit more persuasion, check out the Scream teaser trailer featuring Destinie and her bone chilling scream.
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Home News Recent Updates On Four Stocks: BDEV, PAGE, SDRY And YGEN
Recent Updates On Four Stocks: BDEV, PAGE, SDRY And YGEN
Barratt Developments PLC
The United Kingdom-based Barratt Plc is a holding company engaged in the business of acquiring land, planning, designing, developing, constructing and selling the residential property and commercial property as well. The group's business operations are Housebuilding and Commercial developments. Around 99 per cent of the group's total revenue comes from housebuilding segment. Major brands of the company are Barratt Homes, David Wilson Homes and Barratt London.
Trading Statement (as on 10th July 2019)
Total homes completed including joint ventures increased to 17,856 homes for the year ended 30 June 2019 as compared with the financial year 2018 of 17,579 homes, with wholly owned completions increased by 2.6 per cent to 17,111 homes as compared with the financial year 2018 of 16,680 homes. Operating margin surged by 1.2 per cent to 18.9 per cent against the 17.7 per cent in FY18, with underlying margin increased by around 70 bps, primarily because of the margin initiatives of the company. The projected Profit before tax is likely to be ahead of market expectations at approximately £910 million as compared with the financial year 2018 of £835.5 million. For the 10th year in a row, the company received the HBF's (Home Builders Federation's) maximum 5 Star consumer satisfaction rating, due to the commitment to quality and consumer service. As on June-30-2019, the group's total forward sales (including JVs) reported a surge of 20 per cent at £2,604.1 million against the £2,175.7 million recorded in the year-ago period.
As at 30 June 2019, the company's net cash balance increased to £765 million as compared to £791.3 million on June 30, 2018, reflecting the overall solid trading, the timing of land acquisition and receipts related to joint ventures.
The company is further focussed for margin improvement and delivering a 3% to 5% volume growth over the medium term, land acquisition at a minimum 23% gross margin and expected to deliver a minimum of 25% Return on Capital Employed (ROCE). However, scheduled departure of Britain from the EU bloc has invoked the level of economic and political challenges in the near term.
Daily Chart as at July-12-19, after the market closed (Source: Thomson Reuters)
On 12 July 2019, BDEV shares closed at GBX 627 and increased by 2.05% as compared with the previous day closing price. Stock's 52 weeks High is GBX 632.60 and 52-weeks Low is GBX 430. The group's stock beta stood at 0.73, reflecting lower volatility against the benchmark index. Total outstanding market capitalisation stood £6.35 billion, with a dividend yield of 4.39%.
PageGroup PLC
PageGroup PLC is an Addlestone, the United Kingdom-based company, which provides the recruitment consultancy and other ancillary services. The company's business is differentiated in four segments: EMEA, United Kingdom, Asia Pacific and Americas. The group focus around three brands operating at several levels of the market: Michael Page, Page Personnel and Page Executive. Michael Page recruits on a temporary, permanent, interim and contract basis. Page Executive provides executive search services. Page Personnel brand is engaged in specialist recruitment services to organizations requiring permanent or temporary employees or contract staff at administrative and technical support, professional clerical and junior management levels. The group's subsidiaries contain Page Personnel Argentina SA, Michael Page International Argentina SA, Michael Page International GmbH, and Michael Page International (Australia) Pty Limited. The company was earlier known as Michael Page International PLC.
Q2 FY19 and H1 FY19 Trading Update
In Q2 FY19, the reported gross profit increased by 7.9 per cent to £224.6 million as compared to £208.2 million in Q2 FY18, while on a constant currency basis, gross profit surged by 7.4 per cent. The five Large, high potential markets of South East Asia, Germany, Latin America, the United States and Greater China increased by 14 per cent. On a constant currency basis, gross profit from EMEA increased by 9 per cent, the Asia Pacific surged by 4.7 per cent, Americas rose by 17.4 per cent, while the UK declined by 2.4 per cent in Q2 FY19. In Q2 FY19, gross profit from Professional Services increased by 11.7 per cent at a constant currency. The company fee earner headcount declined by 122 in Q2 FY19. The net cash surged to £81 million as compared with the previous quarter.
In H1 FY19, reported gross profit rose by 9.5 per cent to £433.5 million against the £396 million in H1 FY18, while on a constant currency basis, gross profit surged by 9.5 per cent. On a constant currency basis, gross profit from EMEA increased by 10.2 per cent, the Asia Pacific surged by 9.1 per cent, Americas climbed by 19.4 per cent and the UK reduced by 0.3 per cent in H1 FY19. In H1 FY19, gross profit from Professional Services increased by 13.7 per cent at constant currency.
The company's current macro-economic conditions are unfavourable due to the Brexit uncertainty. The group's projected operating profit for 2019 is near the lower end of the array of current market forecasts.
On 12 July 2019, PAGE shares closed at GBX 415 and decreased by 2.35% as compared with the previous day closing price. Stock's 52 weeks High is GBX 614.18 and 52-weeks Low is GBX 412.30. The group's stock beta stood at 0.72, reflecting lower volatility against the benchmark index. Total outstanding market capitalisation stood at around £1.36 billion with a dividend yield of 3.16%.
Superdry PLC
Superdry (SDRY) is an apparel brand with the main focus on providing good quality products. The company's products use British style with a mix of Americana and Japanese inspired graphics. The company's products are known for its quality fabrics, exclusive detailing, authentic vintage washes, hand-drawn graphics and custom fits for unique styling. The company had its operations in 46 countries and is operating 515 Superdry stores. It owns 139 stores within the UK and 168 stores outside the UK. The company also has franchised and licensed 208 stores and sell to more than 100 countries globally via Superdry.com.
Financial Highlights (FY2019, £ million)
(Source: Preliminary Results, Company Website)
On an underlying basis, the company's reported total revenue slightly decreased to £871.7 million as compared with the previous year data, due to the modest growth attained in the Wholesale channel but a decline in the Retail channel. Gross margin decreased by 2.5 per cent to 55.6 per cent as compared with the financial year 2018 of 58.1 per cent. Profit before tax declined by 56.8 per cent to £41.9 million against the £97 million in FY18. Basic earning per share stood at 36.3 pence, a decrease of 61.2 per cent as compared with the financial year 2018 of 93.6 pence. The Board proposed a final ordinary dividend per share of 2.2 pence as compared with 21.3 pence in the financial year 2018.
On a statutory basis, net cash position decreased by 52.6 per cent to £35.9 million against the £75.8 million in FY18. Loss before tax was £85.4 million, a huge decline from the previous year profit before tax. Basic loss per share stood at 120.3 pence.
The uncertainty over the Brexit will impact the group's business performance. As the company operates worldwide, their financial performance can be dented with the fluctuations in the exchange rate and can also lead the company towards legal and regulatory risks. The company expect the financial performance in the financial year 2020 to reflect the historic issues inherited and market conditions.
On 12 July 2019, SDRY shares closed at GBX 466.4 and increased by 3.83% as compared with the previous day closing price. Stock's 52 weeks High is GBX 1,364.13 and 52-weeks Low is GBX 354. The group's stock beta stood at 1.40, reflecting higher volatility against the benchmark index. Total outstanding market capitalisation stood at around £380.79 million with a dividend yield of 2.47%.
Yourgene Health PLC
Yourgene Health PLC (YGEN) is a Manchester, the United Kingdom-based company, which provides the molecular diagnostics business. The company offers the commercialization and development of gene analysis techniques for pre-natal screening and additional clinical applications in the initial detection, treatment and monitoring of disease.
Financial Highlights (FY2019, £)
(Source: Final Results, Company Website)
For the year ended 31 March 2019, the reported revenue of the company increased by 45 per cent to £8.9 million as compared with £6.1 million of the financial year 2018. Gross profit surged by 45 per cent to £4.6 million against the £3.2 million in FY18. There was a decline of 29 per cent in adjusted EBITDA loss to £3.1 million, as compared to £4.4 million in FY18. Operating loss stood at £4.8 million, a 44 per cent decrease from the previous year data. For the year 2019, the total comprehensive profit was £3.4 million from the loss for the period 2018 of £9.6 million. Basic and diluted earnings per share stood at £0.01. Net cash excluding borrowings stood at £1 million as compared with the financial year 2018 net debt of £11.9 million. Its initial oncology product is in a soft launch phase with several European and UK clinical partners.
The group completed an equity fundraising in April 2019 with a gross proceed of £11.8 million and £8.8 million worth of EV (enterprise value) through the acquisition of Elucigene.
With the increasing international presence, de-risked business and the recently acquired Elucigene operations, the company is comfortably placed to realise its potential. The company now have an international genetics business that will continue to increase very rapidly in the coming years.
On 12 July 2019, YGEN shares closed at GBX 11.50 and decreased by 2.13 per cent as compared with the previous day closing price. Stock's 52 weeks High is GBX 16 and 52-weeks Low is GBX 6.42. The group's stock beta stood at 2.29, reflecting significantly higher volatility against the benchmark index. Total outstanding market capitalisation stood £68.59 million.
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Welcome to the official page of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine!
We cover Rada's work, latest legislative developments, major events taking place at the parliament and everything that is important to know about Ukrainian parliamentarians.
The Verkhovna Rada is a unicameral parliament. It is the only institution with the legislative power in Ukraine. According to the Constitution of Ukraine, the Verkhovna Rada is composed of 450 members, who are presided over by a chairman (currently the speaker of Rada is Andriy Parubiy). However, the current composition of the Rada consists of 423 members, due to inability to hold elections at the areas of anti-terrorist operation in Donetsk and Luhansk regions and the unilateral annexation of Crimea by Russia.
The parliament determines the principles of domestic and foreign policy, introduces amendments to the Constitution of Ukraine, adopts laws, approves the state budget, designates elections for the President of Ukraine, impeaches the President, declares war and peace, appoints the Prime Minister of Ukraine, a number of top officials, one-third of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine, elects permanent judges, as well as ratifies and denounces international treaties.
If you are looking for more information about the Verkhovna Rada, please visit http://www.rada.gov.ua and our official Twitter account @verkhovna_rada for immediate updates.
For media inquiries please contact Press-Service of the Verkhovna Rada karma@v.rada.gov.ua, tel. (044) 255-26-35.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (Ukrainian: Верхо́вна Ра́да Украї́ни, Ukrainian abbreviation ВРУ; literally Supreme Council of Ukraine), often simply Verkhovna Rada or just Rada, is the unicameral parliament of Ukraine. The Verkhovna Rada is composed of 450 deputies, who are presided over by a chairman (speaker). The Verkhovna Rada meets in the Verkhovna Rada building in Ukraine's capital Kiev.
The Verkhovna Rada was transformed out of the system of the Republican representative body known in the Soviet Union as Supreme Soviet (Supreme Council) that was first established back in 1938 as a type of legislature of the Ukrainian SSR after the reorganization of the Central Executive Committee of the Ukrainian SSR.
The 12th convocation of the Supreme Council of the Ukrainian SSR (elected in 1990) issued the Declaration of Independence of Ukraine, introduced elements of a market economy and political liberalization, and officially changed the enumeration of its sessions, proclaiming itself the first convocation of the "Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine". The current parliament is the eighth convocation. Because of the War in Donbass and the unilateral annexation of Crimea by Russia, elections for the constituencies situated in Donbass and Crimea were not held in the 2014 Ukrainian parliamentary election; hence the current composition of the Verkhovna Rada consists of 423 deputies.
In elections to the Verkhovna Rada, a mixed voting system is used. 50% of seats are distributed under party lists with a 5% election threshold and 50% through first-past-the-post in single-member constituencies. The method of 50/50 mixed elections was used in the 2002 and 2012 elections; however, in 2006 and 2007, the elections were held under a proportional system only.


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An illustration by Alice Coleman, who is giving an illustration workshop at the South Tipp Arts Centre in Clonmel this Saturday morning.
South Tipperary Arts Centre in Nelson Street, Clonmel has been celebrating 'Inktober' this month.
The drawing challenge, where artists all over the world try to do one drawing a day for the entire month, will finish with a grand finale during the October Bank Holiday weekend.
From this Saturday 28th October until Tuesday October 31st, people are invited to visit sketchbooks, drawings and illustrations shown in the gallery.
There will be an exhibition of the work of Inktober's illustration facilitators, as well as fashion illustrations by Young Fashion Designer of the Year finalist Gráinne Wilson.
The Arts Centre will also be showing work in both traditional and digital design by LIT students from the Digital Animation and Game Art and Design courses at LIT's Clonmel campus.
On Saturday morning there will be an illustration workshop with Alice Coleman, who has worked as an illustrator, designer and animator since 2012, when she founded One Curious Chip.
She combines both traditional and digital media to create her work and is a recent graduate of Limerick School of Art and Design Clonmel, with a BSc in Digital Animation Production.
She has worked on comic books and children's books, both as a designer and illustrator.
The Arts Centre will be open on Bank Holiday Monday from 10am to 4pm, and there will be a special Halloween-themed Young At Art (the art group for 0-4 year olds) which will start at 10am. Older brothers and sisters are welcome, especially in a costume.
All events are open to the public and are free of charge, but should be reserved by calling or e-mailing the Arts Centre.
There will be a complimentary sketch pad for the first ten people to reserve a place for the workshop, which is open to adults and teens (if accompanied by someone over 18).
Call the Arts Centre on 052-6127877 or e-mail info@southtippartscentre.ie for more information.


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I have a MicroKORG synthesizer and I can get a MIDI interface easily enough. The question is what software is out that that is good for MIDI and music composition? DS is going on 11 years old, if that helps.
I've been out of this for too long to know. Maybe call the college music department and ask them?


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VIDEO: Get A Behind-the-Scenes Look at MOULIN ROUGE's Costumes!
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BroadwayWorld.com Jul. 25, 2019
We're stepping into the world of the Moulin Rouge for a look behind-the-scenes at the lavish costume design for Broadway's Moulin Rouge courtesy of the show's costume designer, Catherine Zuber. Check out her full chat with TIME with the video below!
Moulin Rouge! The Musical celebrates some of the greatest popular music of the last 50 years. The stage musical features many of the iconic songs from the movie and also includes recent hits released since the movie premiered 15 years ago.
Directed by Alex Timbers (Tony Award®-nominated for Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson and Peter and the Starcatcher), Moulin Rouge! The Musical has a book by John Logan (Tony Award® for Red), choreography by Sonya Tayeh (Lucille Lortel Award and Obie Award for Kung Fu, and Emmy winner), and music supervision, orchestrations and arrangements by Justin Levine (Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson).
The cast includes Karen Olivo (Tony Award® for West Side Story, In the Heights) as Satine, Aaron Tveit (Catch Me If You Can, Next to Normal) as Christian, Danny Burstein (six-time Tony Award®-nominee, Fiddler On the Roof, Cabaret) as Harold Zidler, Sahr Ngaujah (Tony® and Olivier award-nominee for Fela) as Toulouse-Lautrec, Tam Mutu (Doctor Zhivago, Encores!'s Hey, Look Me Over! and The New Yorkers) as The Duke of Monroth, Ricky Rojas (Burn the Floor) as Santiago and Robyn Hurder (Nice Work If You Can Get It) as Nini.
The ensemble and swings include Amber Ardolino, Jacqueline B. Arnold, Olutayo Bosede, Kyle Brown, Sam J. Cahn, Max Clayton, Karli Dinardo, Aaron C. Finley, Paloma Garcia-Lee, Bahiyah Hibah, Ericka Hunter, Holly James, Evan Kinnane, Reed Luplau, Jeigh Madjus, Morgan Marcell, Caleb Marshall, Brandt Martinez, Jodi McFadden, Kaitlin Mesh, Kevyn Morrow, Fred Odgaard, Dylan Paul, Khori Michelle Petinaud and Benjamin Rivera. Ashley Loren is the Standby for Satine.
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We are very pleased to announce the publication of "Cultural transmission of tool use by Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops sp.) provides access to a novel foraging niche" in Proceedings of the Royal Society B.
Abstract: Culturally transmitted tool use has important ecological and evolutionary consequences and has been proposed as a significant driver of human evolution. Such evidence is still scarce in other animals. In cetaceans, tool use has been inferred using indirect evidence in one population of Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops sp.), where particular dolphins ('spongers') use marine sponges during foraging. To date, evidence of whether this foraging tactic actually provides access to novel food items is lacking. We used fatty acid (FA) signature analysis to identify dietary differences between spongers and non-spongers, analysing data from 11 spongers and 27 non-spongers from two different study sites. Both univariate and multivariate analyses revealed significant differences in FA profiles between spongers and non-spongers between and within study sites. Moreover, FA profiles differed significantly between spongers and non-spongers foraging within the same deep channel habitat, whereas the profiles of non-spongers from deep channel and shallow habitats at this site could not be distinguished. Our results indicate that sponge use by bottlenose dolphins is linked to significant differences in diet. It appears that cultural transmission of tool use in dolphins, as in humans, allows the exploitation of an otherwise unused niche.
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Uncontested Maine Divorce Information
MAINE DIVORCE BASICS AND OVERVIEW
This is an uncontested divorce reference guide to understanding divorce in Maine. Each state has its own requirements, laws, and documentation, so we decided to gather it all in one location to make it easy and quick for you to find the information you need before, during and after your divorce.
Divorce in Maine Made Easy (See Maine Divorce Help Center)
Time Frame: The divorce hearing cannot take place until at least 60 days after the defendant receives the Complaint for divorce..
Where to File: District Court or Superior Court. "State of Maine, ____________ Court, ____________County." (See Maine Court Addresses)
Statute Statutes: Maine Revised Statutes Annotated, Title 19-A.
Name of Action: Complaint for Divorce.
Name of Parties: Plaintiff, the filing spouse, and defendant, the non-filing party.
No-Fault or Fault and No-Fault Only: No fault and general grounds permitted.
Primary Documents Filed: Complaint for Divorce and Decree of Divorce. (See ME Forms List With Explanations)
Separation Time to File: None.
Legal Separation Permitted: Legal separation is permitted when the parties are living or want to live apart with just cause. They must live apart for more than 60 days.
Grounds: No-Fault, which means irreconcilable marital differences; and Fault, which includes adultery; impotence; extreme cruelty; desertion continued for 3 consecutive years prior; abuse of liquor or drugs; cruelty or Neglect; cruel and abusive treatment; and mental illness. (See Maine Laws for Divorce)
Residency Requirement: A person seeking a divorce may file a Complaint for Divorce in the District Court if: 1) The plaintiff has resided in good faith in the state of Maine for six months prior to the commencement of the action; 2) the plaintiff is a resident of the state of Maine and the parties were married in Maine; 3) the plaintiff is a resident of the state of Maine and the parties resided in Maine when the cause of divorce accrued; or 4) the defendant is a resident of the state of Maine. The divorce may be filed in either county in which the parties reside. (See Maine Residency Requirements for Divorce)
Mediation Required: In Maine, mediation is mandatory if the divorce action is contested (especially if child related issues are being disputed). In addition, the court may order mediation at any time.
Counseling Required: When one spouse denies that the marriage has failed, the court may continue the case and require both spouses to receive counseling by a qualified professional counselor who writes a report of the counseling sessions to the court and to both parties. The failure or refusal of the party who denies irreconcilable marital differences to submit to counseling without good reason is prima facie evidence that the marital differences are irreconcilable.
Parenting Classes Required: At the court's discretion, parents may be required to attend one of a number of divorce parenting classes. These classes help educate the parents on best behavior and decision making regarding the children during and post divorce.
Filing Fee: $120. (See ME Filing Fee Waiver Form)
Where to File for Child Support: The Maine Division of Support Enforcement and Recovery is the state-run child support enforcement office for Maine. They help manage and collect past due child support.
Child Support Guidelines Model: Maine uses the Income Shares Model. (See Maine Child Support)
Based on Maine Revised Statutes 19-A section 2006: Support Guidelines, the court calculates child support by determining the annual gross income of both parents, which is then applied to the child support table to determine the basic support entitlement. The court divides the total support award, which includes childcare, insurance and extraordinary medical expenses, proportionally to their respective incomes of the parents. The noncustodial parent pays his or her share of the total support to the custodial parent because the custodial parent pays his or her share directly on the child as living expenses. In awarding support, the court considers special circumstances -- such when the noncustodial parent has other children to support, or both parents have a combined income of more than $400,000, or the non-custodial parent is impoverished, or the both parents provide equal care. The court deviates when the support award determined by the support guidelines is "inequitable or unjust." If the parents can agree upon a support amount that is reasonable and satisfactory to the court, then often times the judge will accept the agreed upon amount and order that as the monthly support obligation.
Property Division: Maine is an equitable distribution state, using the dual classification regime.
Appreciation of Separate Property: The appreciation of separate property is separate.
Attendance at Hearing: Yes. The court requires a short hearing to finalize a divorce. (Read more about Maine divorce hearings)
Fault Considered in Property Division: No.
Ways to Serve Spouse: Anyone over 18 who is not a party to the case may serve papers in the state of Maine. Service may be personal, by mail, or by publication.
Divorce Records: The Maine Vital Records Office
In the state of Maine one can request a copy of a certified or non-certified copy of a Divorce Certificate from the Vital Records Office. The requestor must have a legitimate reason or purpose for the request due to the private nature of the document. The Divorce Certificate will not provide details in regards to the divorce settlement. If this is desired, one would have to obtain a copy of the Judgment of Divorce from the County Clerk at the courthouse where the divorce was filed and finalized. The Vital Records Office is located at 220 Capitol Street, SHS #11, Augusta, Maine 04333-0011.
Learn More About Maine Divorce.


In an effort to enhance the user experience on clarkefire.com, Clarke's new website offers a personalized experience. The Clarke Marketing and IT teams have been working vigorously to create the best website for our customers. We wanted to carefully designed a website, that will maximize efficiency and user friendliness.
With the new website, users are able to have a digital journey that is customized to their preferences. Not only is the experience customized, but you can also enjoy the journey right on your smart phone!
Clarke has worked hard to design this website for you, so we appreciate any feedback you have so we can continue to make your experience with Clarke, the best possible.
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Loads of sparkle gives editor Mickey Boardman's look a lift.
Odessa Paloma Parker
"Sequins are great to wear for breakfast, lunch and dinner," announces Mickey Boardman while sitting cross-legged in his Lower Manhattan apartment. It's a cozy boîte that explodes with colour and kitsch from every available space, thanks to his predilection for anything rainbow-hued and charmingly retro.
As the editorial director of Paper magazine, where he interned in the early 1990s while still a fashion student at Parsons The New School, Boardman has been a fixture on the international style scene for over two decades. When he was younger, he was the only person he knew who had a Members Only jacket, and he splurged on a pair of Saint Laurent pants. As he acclimatized to New York's vivacious nightlife scene, his signature style morphed into "a shell top or ladies' blouse with some kind of hand-painted print" along with a chandelier necklace and pants that he had cut into clam diggers. The finishing touches were Pearl River Mart flip-flops "and a weird bag," he says.
Mickey Boardman at home in New York.
With pieces ranging from brands like H&M to Chanel and Lanvin, Boardman's wardrobe is truly an example of fashion egalitarianism.
Today, Boardman is known for ensembles that combine casual items like Lacoste polo shirts (of which he purports to own hundreds) with dazzlingly tactile pieces, primarily of the sequined variety. It's no surprise that Boardman, who was born in 1966, has a penchant for high-octane glamour. "I loved Bob Mackie, I loved The Carol Burnett Show and I loved Cher," he says about the early influences on his taste for anything flashy. "I call my aesthetic '1960s Supremes in Las Vegas.'"
With its abundance of sequins, bugle beads and crystal-encrusted accoutrements, Boardman's wardrobe could easily outshine the costume closets of many showgirls. Flashy shoes, cardigans, trousers, necklaces, brooches… If it has bling factor, Boardman will wear it; he owns dozens of embellished pieces by brands like Lanvin, Junya Watanabe, Dries Van Noten, Gucci and H&M's Conscious.
However, there is one name that appears more than the others in Boardman's closet. He has a growing stockpile of glittering delights made by London-based designer Ashish Gupta, including a customized match- ing shirt and bomber jacket emblazoned with his nickname, "Mr. Mickey." Boardman recalls a show of Gupta's that he saw during London Fashion Week; it was the designer's Spring 2015 collection, which contained pieces featuring the faces of Kim Kardashian (before she became Paper's internet-breaking muse), Kanye West and the members of One Direction – all made with sequins. "My brain was exploding," he says.
Call it animal attraction – Boardman owns multiple pieces from London label Ashish, including separates in big cat and zebra prints. Here, he wears an eclectic ensemble with shoes by Junya Watanabe.
An audacious customized shirt by Ashish looks right at home next to Boardman's wide-ranging art collection. Some of the works on the wall were done by eccentric comedian Phyllis Diller.
Gupta has an unparalleled ability to create intricate and flamboyant designs, drawing influence from his ancestral India as well as pop culture references; his Fall 2017 collection contained pieces emblazoned with meme-able phrases like "More Glitter Less Twitter." His mishmash of inspirations intrigues Boardman, who is himself a culture enthusiast. Boardman is also what you'd describe as a fierce fan of fashion – the resplendence and individuality of it all. "I worship anyone who's committed to their look, whether that's Rick Owens or Lynn Yaeger or Catherine Baba," he says.
An obsession with the power of style and the persona has been a lifelong one for Boardman. He grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, flicking through fashion magazines while in his preteen years. He fondly recalls his mother's evening aesthetic in the '70s, which included a floor-length vest, bell bottoms and platform shoes, and the first two purchases he ever made at Barneys New York: a Missoni sweater and an Emilio Pucci shirt. (Prior to that, most of his eclectic wardrobe items came from thrift shops.) And he remembers exactly what he wore on the first day of first grade: a pink shirt with monkey heads printed on it and maroon pants featuring a fish motif. Boardman truly relished any opportunity to make a fabulous statement. "When I was four, I asked to be Cinderella for Halloween," he says.
Procured from the Chicago store Ikram, Boardman's Betina shirt (complete with 3-D floral neckline detail) pops beside a sculpture by artist Monica Valentine, who is blind. He came to know her work through Creative Growth, a Californian non-profit that provides support for artists with disabilities.
Despite many of his fledgling fashion dreams being indulged, Boardman has faced challenges in living out his sartorial fantasies because of his weight. He's a member of WW (formerly Weight Watchers) and works with a personal trainer and does yoga to stay healthy. One Chicago-based retailer has become his fashion fairy godmother. Ikram Goldman, whose eponymous boutique has become a favourite outpost for those seeking eye-catching designs, has been instrumental in teaching Boardman that with a little tailoring, the world can be his oyster. "She wanted to give me a present around Christmas one year," says Boardman, but he couldn't fit into anything in her shop.
After he pointed to a sparkly Proenza Schouler top and lamented that it wouldn't work for him, Goldman replied, "Oh yeah?" Boardman did a fitting with a tailor Goldman brought in, and panels were added to the sides of the shirt. "It was a shock; it opened things up to me," says Boardman. "Ikram has ordered extra fabric from Ashish and other designers for me, and she can make anything fit any person."
A pair of shorts from Ashish's Fall 2018 collection hangs amid Boardman's overflowing collection of books (the topics of which range from art to the histories of various royal families).
In addition to owning an array of showy clothing (pictured here are a jacket by Gucci and a top by Ashish), Boardman has a selection of equally eye-catching jewellery, including an heirloom ring from his grand- mother and a customized pendant necklace from New York-based brand Alexis Bittar.
The Proenza Schouler top that Boardman acquired from Goldman features prominently in a story that speaks volumes about his status as a style icon. "I was at this glamorous party," he recalls. "It was an uptown thing – I was shocked I was even invited." Boardman wore the shirt that night, with his tuxedo, and at one point realized that another guest, actress Liv Tyler, was wearing the same top.
"I prefer women's clothes because they're fabulous, not because I want to be a woman or have a gender issue," he explains. The Tyler sighting made Boardman feel quite chuffed, but one of fashion's most beloved stars would give him an even bigger boost that evening. When event and street-style photographer Bill Cunningham noticed Boardman's ensemble, he immediately asked if he could take Boardman's picture with another fashionista at the party. "He asked if I had seen Iris Apfel," says Boardman, "and dragged me around to find her." Afterwards, Cunningham sent Boardman a photocopy of the duo's picture with a note written on it that couldn't be more fitting: "This is fashion."
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FIA post-qualifying press conference - Styria
1. Lewis HAMILTON (Mercedes), 2. Max VERSTAPPEN (Red Bull), 3. Carlos SAINZ (McLaren)
TRACK INTERVIEWS
(Conducted by Paul Di Resta)
Q: Max, I know you're not going to be happy with P2 but it's a front row start and just talk me through the session and how difficult it was and did that car put you off at the second-last corner on your final attempt?
Max Verstappen: Yeah, well, I think overall it was a good qualifying but in Q3 it was raining a lot more and it seemed like we were struggling a lot more in the really wet conditions so I was just aquaplaning a lot more and I couldn't really put the power down in some combined corners. It was not easy and I tried to be a bit close to the guy, I had to try to stay in his tracks to have a little bit less water. But anyway I think P2 is still good. It's just very tricky out there and of course the last lap would have been better. I don't think it was enough to beat Lewis but the pace overall was good.
Q: We heard you talking about visibility, was that on your visor or was it just the sheer spray coming up? And last point, do you think you've got a better car in the dry to fight Mercedes?
MV: Visibility is horrible. First of all, from the tyres you can't see a thing. So even when you are six seconds behind, it's very hard to see the braking zones, so it's not very enjoyable out there, but it's the same for everyone, so we had to deal with that. In the dry I think we can have a good shot at it. We'll see how it's going to go. I think our car, in general, is better than last week's so I'm looking forward to it.
Q: Lewis, that was a dominant lap on the last attempt. We watched your onboard and you were fighting all the way to the end, so you must be pleased with that?
Lewis Hamilton: All I could hear was 'I must be pleased with that'. Honestly I am. What a tricky day. The weather was obviously incredibly difficult out there for all of us. A lot of the time you can't even see where you are going. I had one big moment I think the lap before the last, big aquaplane, which definitely had my heart in my mouth but it was able to improve on the next lap, nice and clean. I love these days. You remember back when we used to race back in Larkhall and those places when it was like but obviously a hundred times a worse when you're in a Formula 1 car.
Q: I know you had a difficult weekend last week with the penalties and obviously right at the end of the grand prix… Are you confident for tomorrow, because yesterday looked like it was a tough day in the dry?
LH: Yeah, yesterday was a difficult day. It started off well enough in P1 but then P2 was a big issue for us but we discovered it overnight and nothing major. I think today would have been better for us if it had been dry. But I'm grateful for the rain always. But I've heard that tomorrow is going to be much more sunny day, so I think we prepare for both conditions. That's where I want to start. I'm glad it was a trouble-free session. I didn't make any mistakes you know; that's always a positive.
Q: Carlos, congratulations, I think you must be happy with that to qualify third. We know you had a good weekend last weekend but McLaren showing they've still got strength, even in these conditions.
Carlos Sainz: Yeah, very happy to come back, back-to-back weekends and to put it in P3 for the first time in my career, second row it feels amazing, especially as this qualifying was probably one of the toughest I have done as a Formula 1 driver. To put together in the last lap a really good lap, it was so much aquaplaning, it was crazy on the straights, just keeping your foot down, sliding on the straights. It's something I enjoy, but I've been talking to Max and Lewis and they were also quite excited about it.
Q: How confident are you for tomorrow, because we know the car was strong last week?
CS: Yeah the car in race trim has been better than we thought after Barcelona, so we are kind of confident going into tomorrow but at the same time we saw again on Friday the race pace of the Ferraris and Racing Points… I actually don't know where they are starting. Far back? Then it's good. But then I'm sure I'm going to have Alex, I'm going to have Valtteri behind. It's going to be a tough first few laps but then I hope I can settle into my own pace.
Q: Lewis, that was an incredibly exciting session to watch. Just what was it like inside the car? How treacherous was it out there?
LH: Thank you. It was the worst conditions we could probably get these cars around in. It was an incredible challenge. I'm grateful that we go to do qualifying because we missed the morning session. It's a real challenge for everyone, naturally we're all in the same boat. Visibility was very, very… minimal. Making sure you get in the gap and putting the laps together when I counted was really the key. But the team did a great job in terms of the positioning, in terms of the information I was getting and I felt pretty much at home in the rain today. Grateful, that's for sure.
Q: Well done, Lewis. Max, coming to you. Talk us through the session from your point of view. How good was the car and also, how much did Vettel on the apex of Turn 9 at the end of the session distract you?
MV: I think overall quali was good. Just Q1 was so busy. You couldn't see a thing. You always had to drop… leave a bit of a space so you could do a lap. In the whole of Q1 I didn't have a free lap. But still it was alright and also the track wasn't too bad to drive on. With these cars, with these big tyres as well, it's incredible, you can't see a thing when you are within six seconds of the car ahead of you. But yeah it was all going well, the same in Q2 actually, I think it was all pretty good. But then towards the end it started to rain a bit more and immediately sector two was becoming more tricky. So yeah, I couldn't really improve on my last two or three laps but it was good enough of course to go to Q3. Q3 was very difficult, for me at least. Just a lot of standing water. I lost quite a lot of grip and it didn't feel as good as Q1 or Q2 but still of course to be second is alright.
Q: And just that final lap?
MV: I guess it was Seb going into the pits. You can't see even the colour of the car. I understeered because of it and then I went a bit wide, like I came onto the kerb on the exit and I lost it and had a four-wheel drift into the last corner but anyway it was not good enough of a lap to beat Lewis.
Q: Carlos, the best qualifying of your Formula 1 career. First up, just how much satisfaction does it give you?
CS: Yeah, quite a lot, obviously. I'm very happy and a very good day for me. I'm quite pleased that my best qualifying of the year is coming in these conditions because I love driving in the wet and I've always enjoyed myself a lot. Today, I did enjoy myself but I must say it was quite stressful. It was a very stressful qualifying session. It would be good for you guys to see what we are actually going through in a Formula 1 car towards the end of Q3 with the amount of standing water, with the aquaplaning, not seeing anything and just keeping your foot flat, trusting that the thing is going to grip, and putting a lap together towards the end and risking everything. So, very happy, very stressful but at the same time really looking forward to tomorrow for my best starting grid position.
Q: (Alex Kalinauckas – Autosport) Question for Lewis. Your team said after FP2 they were rather in the dark on your car. Just wondered, any potential issues? Have they been solved and are you confident in dry conditions tomorrow?
LH: Yeah, the guys did a great job last night, just going through it with a fine comb to understand… to just double check the car and then look at the data and we understood what may have been causing the problem and felt more confident going into today knowing that hopefully that wouldn't be an issue. So, there's no long-standing issues.
Q: (Luke Smith – Autosport) All three of you have touched on just how difficult conditions were out there. Carlos said it was very, very stressful. Do you think big credit needs to be given to the race officials for actually getting this qualifying underway and in today? And how much do you guys enjoy it to make the difference as the drivers – because you seem like superheroes out there when it's that treacherous to get these laps in.
LH: Yeah, definitely. The officials definitely have a difficult job the majority of the time and particularly on a day like this, knowing when to go and when to choose not to let the cars run – but I'm grateful they did. Just as we came to qualifying. Obviously it was drying up – or it wasn't raining for a while – and just as everyone got in the car it started to rain again. And so we obviously had that bit of a pause. But once we got going it was fine for the first session. Then it did get worse – but I'm glad that they allowed us to stay out. It was definitely on the limit – but that's racing! I'm glad they didn't take that away from us because today, it's so special being out there, it's so difficult. I don't know how it comes across on the cameras but it is the hardest conditions that we ever drive in. Just one small lapse of concentration and you're off. And it can be big or small. More chance of it being a big one. So, yeah, I'm grateful for that.
Max?
MV: Well, not so much to add, to be honest.
Carlos?
CS: yeah, I agree with Lewis and with Max. I think towards the end of the session it was getting really, really tricky but I'm glad that they left us out there because these cars generate so much spray and we evacuate so much water that there was a very thin line where you put your tyres. There was actually a small amount of grip to actually run. I think if the session had been stopped, the track would have just got worse and worse and it would have been very difficult to get back out of track but yeah, these cars, they do a good job of drying out tracks and keeping the water out of it. So, pleased. Very, very difficult, as I said. A lot of front locking, a lot of rear locking, a lot of improvisation on the car. That is the conditions I think, as drivers, we enjoy the most because it's the most natural instinct, and what comes to you as the first thing to do.
SPIELBERG, AUSTRIA - JULY 11: Pole position qualifier Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP celebrates in parc ferme during qualifying for the Formula One Grand Prix of Styria at Red Bull Ring on July 11, 2020 in Spielberg, Austria. (Photo by Joe Klamar/Pool via Getty Images)
SPIELBERG, AUSTRIA - JULY 11: Carlos Sainz of Spain driving the (55) McLaren F1 Team MCL35 Renault on track during qualifying for the Formula One Grand Prix of Styria at Red Bull Ring on July 11, 2020 in Spielberg, Austria. (Photo by Darko Bandic/Pool via Getty Images)
SPIELBERG, AUSTRIA - JULY 11: Second placed qualifier Max Verstappen of Netherlands and Red Bull Racing puts on his mask in parc ferme during qualifying for the Formula One Grand Prix of Styria at Red Bull Ring on July 11, 2020 in Spielberg, Austria. (Photo by Joe Klamar/Pool via Getty Images)
SPIELBERG, AUSTRIA - JULY 11: Third place qualifier Carlos Sainz of Spain and McLaren F1 celebrates in parc ferme during qualifying for the Formula One Grand Prix of Styria at Red Bull Ring on July 11, 2020 in Spielberg, Austria. (Photo by Dan Istitene - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images)
RED BULL RING, AUSTRIA - JULY 11: Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1, poses with the Pirelli Pole Position Award during the Styrian GP at Red Bull Ring on Saturday July 11, 2020 in Spielberg, Austria. (Copyright Free for Editorial Use Only. Credit: FIA Pool / LAT Images)
SPIELBERG, AUSTRIA - JULY 11: Second placed qualifier Max Verstappen of Netherlands and Red Bull Racing inspects his front wing in parc ferme during qualifying for the Formula One Grand Prix of Styria at Red Bull Ring on July 11, 2020 in Spielberg, Austria. (Photo by Joe Klamar/Pool via Getty Images)
SPIELBERG, AUSTRIA - JULY 11: Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain driving the (44) Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team Mercedes W11 on track during qualifying for the Formula One Grand Prix of Styria at Red Bull Ring on July 11, 2020 in Spielberg, Austria. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)
Q: (Andrew Benson – BBC) Lewis, question for you. You've done some pretty special things in the wet in the past. Where does that qualifying session rank for you, do you think, career-wise?
LH: It's been a long, long journey. Honestly, it was a fantastic lap, the last one. I think just the importance of managing your time out there, managing your battery pack, knowing when to use the few laps that you have on the qualifying modes, creating the gap, not making a mistake when it counts. That was a lap. Obviously the lap that I had before I think was good enough but that last lap of me was really as close to perfect as I could get it in those conditions. And considering it was raining more, it makes me even happier knowing that I went a little bit quicker during that time. It definitely takes me back to times like Silverstone 2008 because, when you're really at one with the car and you're not phased at all and – as Carlos was saying – how you have to be very dynamic with your driving style from corner to corner because the wet patches arrive, the puddles are shifting about with the cars that are driving ahead of you, which is a massive challenge. I'm smiling under this mask. Super happy.
Q: (Scott Mitchell – The Race) For all three drivers, Lewis sort-of touched on the communication with the engineer in trying to find space. Is this the most hectic time that you have with your engineers, in terms of back-and-forth over the radio – and at what point does it become too much? How do you strike that balance of having the information you need and then being left to do the job?
MV: I think it's more in the lap before you want to do your best lap, or whatever, towards the end of the session. You keep communicating a lot but of course the engineer sometimes stays quiet in the middle of the lap, for example, but it can happen, if people are backing off towards the end of the lap, they tell you. But it's good. I don't mind when they are talking to me. I know it's tricky conditions but it's also good to know what's happening around you in terms of lap times, gaps in front, gaps behind, because you can't see anything. Also in your mirrors. In the wet you can take them off – it doesn't really make a difference. So yeah, communication is, of course, key in these kinds of conditions.
Lewis?
LH: Not a lot more to add, except to say communication really is vital and I think the rapport you have with your engineer, you have to have a good relationship, a good understanding of each other. It's something I discuss. Bono and I have discovered over time how to lean on each other and when not to. So, I think the communication was really perfect. I couldn't have done it without him and, as Max was saying, you're out there, you really feel very, very lonely because there's a cloud of rain – or spray – ahead of you and then the same behind. You don't know where anyone is, you don't know what time it is, all you know is that you're going super-fast.
Q: We did hear you at one point say words to the effect of 'Bono, leave it to me'.
LH: Yeah, I think there was one lap that he was quite relaxed and he was like 'well, take this lap to calm down' and I was starting another lap. So I was on the lap and he was trying to talk to me about the next lap and I was like 'Bono, just give me a second' and I was still on that lap. It's not easy, definitely, to hear from someone when you're on a pushing lap or when you're cornering because you're so focused on one thing and it can be distracting. But that wasn't an issue.
Q: Let's get your thoughts, please Carlos?
CS: Yeah, not a lot to add. I think I was talking to Tom, my engineer, before the session and I was asking him or letting him know that he was probably on for one of the most stressful qualifyings of the year. He agreed to me that actually qualifyings are the most difficult from a race engineer point of view and I think he did a tremendous job. As Lewis said, we are completely blind on the car, we don't see nothing in front, we don't see nothing at the back of ourselves and we don't even know who is pushing, who is not. Sometimes you don't want to disturb someone but you need to keep track position so there are basically our rights more than ever in these conditions and yeah, we are all three here is probably because our race engineers have done a very good job also.
Q: (Ben Hunt – The Sun) Lewis, I don't if he knows about this but there's obviously strict protocols now in place for Hungary: team members, should they breach protocols they do risk a €15,000 fine or prison. I just wondered whether he had a view on that at all, if he knew about it. Just a feeling, talking to his engineers, not so much himself as he would stay in the track limits, but I just wondered if you've spoken to him about that?
LH: I was only made aware of it before qualifying. Naturally, it doesn't really affect me because I stay at the track but it is, obviously, there will be protocols, I'm sure, for the team. I think the team have been fantastic in how they've managed it in their bubble, during this time, so I don't anything about how their set-up there will be. Obviously, they're not fortunate like us, to be able to stay at the track but it is a challenge, it is challenging times, we can understand it so we definitely need to make sure we take it very very seriously which I think everyone is.
Q: (Phil Duncan – PA) Lewis…
LH: Why don't you have your mask on?
Q: (Phil Duncan – PA) Lewis, you touched on it a little bit but can you explain why you think you're so quick in the wet, 1.2s to anyone else? And the second question was whether you'd considered take a knee perhaps on the podium, maybe if you win tomorrow's race?
LH: Honestly, I haven't thought that far forwards, so I still have to do the job tomorrow and these guys are no pushover so it's going to require a perfect job from myself and the team. Can't see myself doing that anyways. To the other part: I think it's difficult for an athlete to explain why they're good at something. I think, ultimately, it's down to people to have… I know how good I am and that's the belief that we have to have inside of us, all of us. I think that's the same for every athlete. I think it should probably apply to everyone doing their jobs around the world; people try to be the best and believe that you can be the best and at some point, hopefully, you do believe you're the best. But yeah, it's down to focus, it's down to how you study the track and your ability to be dynamic and manage the trickiest of conditions with the pressure on you. That's generally what the best athletes in the world do in the last moments of an NBA game, when you've got Ray Allen taking that three point shot, when that one counts… either gets you through or not. That's really, kind of what makes those individuals stand out.
Q: Lewis, when you're on track, how does the skill of being a racing driver change in the wet?
LH: Change? I don't know how to really answer that. Naturally in the dry it's a lot easier not to make mistakes, it's a lot easier to stay on track, it's a lot less risk, even though there's a lot of risk, it's magnified by a thousand once you get in the rain. And as I said, there's a balance of how much risk you take. In the dry, obviously you can take more risk, there's more forgiving. In the rain there's no forgiveness or very little forgiveness, so it's… more and more times I experience rain days like this, it's where your ultimate respect for other drivers are in the same boat, who are facing the same issues that you are facing, and get the job done. That's impressive to see.
Q: (Alex Kalinauckas – Autosport) Carlos, after last weekend's race your team boss said, particularly looking at Lando's race, the car was very quick in qualifying and then not as strong in the race. Have you made any progress on that front over the week and do you think you are going to able to stay with the frontrunners tomorrow?
CS: That's a very good question, my friend. I don't know how we're going to do tomorrow. I just know that we focused a lot in FP2 on the long runs, tried to see how the three compounds behave and try to take the right decision, going into tomorrow. It's very tricky because you don't know the fuel loads, the engine modes everyone's running. I wouldn't say we were particularly that far off in the race last weekend. We just probably went back to our normal position or where we deserve to be but I think we over-delivered in qualifying or I think Lando delivered with an incredible lap in qualifying. So yeah, let's see what we can do tomorrow but I'm definitely excited about it.
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